VP, Engineering - Integrated Robotics Systems

Simbe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Simbe Robotics is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to unite our hardware and software teams across robotics, cloud, and AI. You will own end-to-end engineering execution and align cross-functional groups toward the company’s enterprise-grade platform strategy.

The role requires deep technical leadership, system-wide thinking, and a track record of scaling engineering organizations in growth-stage settings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organizations delivering deployed systems at scale.
• Direct oversight of hardware and software teams.
• Strong systems thinker with ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, and cloud architectures.
• Track record of scaling engineering organizations in growth-stage environments.
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade products to Tier 1 customers.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering strategy, execution, and delivery across hardware and software domains.
• Drive architectural alignment across mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, cloud, and data systems.
• Establish scalable engineering processes, quality standards, and release discipline.
• Ensure production readiness and field reliability for Tier 1 customers.
• Partner with Product, Commercial, Customer Success, and Operations to align priorities with revenue growth.
• Balance near-term delivery with long-term technical innovation.
• Build and develop high-performing cross-disciplinary engineering leaders.
• Advance Simbe’s leadership in robotics, computer vision, AI, and cloud-driven retail intelligence.

Skills

Tech leadership

HW & SW leadership

Hardware teams

Software teams

Systems thinking

Scale organizations

Enterprise products

Startup velocity

Cross-functional collab

Product alignment

Job description

Simbe Robotics is a leading retail robotics company delivering in-store intelligence solutions that help retailers optimize operations, improve shelf execution, and unlock actionable data insights. Our autonomous robots, computer vision systems, and cloud-based analytics platform operate in live retail environments at scale, enabling enterprise customers to make faster, data-driven decisions.

Position Overview

Simbe is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead and unify our full-stack engineering organization across robotics, hardware, AI, cloud, and data systems.

This role owns end-to-end engineering execution and technical alignment across:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Hardware R&D and Electrical Engineering
• Robotics Software and Embedded Systems
• Computer Vision and Applied AI
• Cloud Infrastructure and Web Platforms
• Data Science and Data Platforms
• Product Roadmap Management

The VP of Engineering will ensure architectural cohesion across hardware and software, operational excellence in production and deployment, and continued advancement of our deep technology capabilities.

This is a systems-level leadership role requiring both technical depth and organizational scale. The mandate is to build a unified, enterprise-grade robotics and intelligence platform that performs reliably across thousands of real-world retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering strategy, execution, and delivery across hardware and software domains
• Drive architectural alignment across mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, cloud, and data systems
• Establish scalable engineering processes, quality standards, and release discipline
• Ensure production readiness, field reliability, and measurable system performance for Tier 1 B2B customers
• Partner closely with Product, Commercial, Customer Success, and Operations to align engineering priorities with revenue growth and customer outcomes
• Balance near-term delivery commitments with long-term technical innovation
• Build and develop high-performing, cross-disciplinary engineering leaders
• Advance Simbe’s leadership in robotics, computer vision, AI, and cloud-based retail intelligence

What we are looking for

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organizations delivering deployed robotic or IoT systems at scale
• Direct oversight of both hardware and software teams
• Strong systems thinker with experience integrating mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, and cloud architectures
• Track record of scaling engineering organizations in growth-stage environments
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade products to Tier 1 B2B customers
• Demonstrated ability to raise engineering rigor while maintaining startup velocity
• Credible technical leader capable of guiding senior domain experts across hardware, AI, and software disciplines
• Experience partnering with commercial teams to ensure technical investments translate into business impact

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to transform retail operations. Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, and driven by a passion for improving the way retailers operate and serve their customers. Join us to be a part of a team that is not only reshaping the future of retail but also offering immense value to our clients worldwide.

Simbe Values

• Result Driven – We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors.
• Empathetic – We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.
• Transparent – We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.
• Agile – We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.
• Innovative – We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.
• Leaders – We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The base salary offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.